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| Age | 77 (age at death) |
| Birthday | 23 May, 1912 |
| Birthplace | Roanoke, Virginia |
| Died | 6 December, 1989 |
| Place of Death | Malibu, CA |
| Height | 6' (183 cm) |
| Eye Color | Brown - Dark |
| Hair Color | Black |
| Zodiac Sign | Gemini |
| Nationality | American |
| Occupation | Actor |
| Claim to Fame | Miracle on 34th Street |
John Howard Payne (May 23, 1912 – December 6, 1989) was an American film actor who is mainly remembered from film noir crime stories and 20th Century Fox musical films, and for his leading roles in Miracle on 34th Street and the NBC Western television series The Restless Gun.
